2004 Nissan Murano

Rating from Roberto

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"Bought my 04 Murano new. I had a problem with the drive system transfer case leaking after 3 years. Now I have a noise that sounds like the timing chain. Research online indicates this a common, very expensive problem on these early Muranos. I like the styling of the car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Bay Area Driver

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought the car new and put 96000 miles on it. The only work done on the car other than routine maintenance was brakes at around 50k miles and a new plastic grill because sub zero temps on a trip wrinkled the chrome plating. AWD works great in snow. I am a tall person and found the seats to be very comfortable. One downside is that it is hard to see out the back to park. I bought a 2010 model Murano to replace this one. It has a backup camera and even better seats!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Murano lover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I did purchase a slightly used Murano. I am loving my car. Stylish, roomey, gas efficient and not to mention the attention I get when pulling in and out of areas. My overall car buying experience was a pleaseant one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Napo

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"I love the stlying on my Murano, and the road handling. As the original owner, I can't tell you how many times this car has been in the shop for repaires both large and small. I have done every maintenance, every oil change. The Transmission was bad for 5 years before Nissan replaced it, the transfer case leaked, the alternator went, the seat broke twice (different sides), the power mirrors both broke, the boots and struts needed replacing, etc, etc. My advice? Go buy something more reliable."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from auto enthusiast

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I can't say enough about my 04 Murano, it was pewter with a beige interior. I just sold it and purchased an 11 SL and got a really good OTD price. It has all the power options I wanted, especially smart key. It handles like a sports car but will haul plenty of cargo. Fair gas milage, the 04 needed high test but Nissan has tweaked this famous 6 to take regular. They have also improved the CVT trans with a much lower low gear and a better feel when power is needed. Here in WV thats important on many of my friends driveways. I would reccomend this vehicle to anyone wanting a fun mid-size SUV. The only thing I was disapointed in was that they dropped the Saharan Stone color in 11. I took the tinted bronze and it's not too bad, it looks very different depending on the light. The programable Bose CD will hold more CD's than you could want so you don't have to carry a bunch with you and this option is standard on the SL without nav."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Builder Jim

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"Bought our 2004 SL AWD new with all the bells and whistles in Aug. '04. Put 89,000 on it so far with mostly local suburban driving. Engine noise at acceleration is a little too loud, but the driving is fun especially on/off ramps on the freeway. CVT is very smooth, but drags too much on the engine on long steep down hill grades, I pop into neutral and it quiets down nicely as well as frees up from the engine. I love the styling, fit and finish, seat comfort -leather interior seat heaters are nice, but could use low-med-high settings. Replaced the oil filter cooler housing seal at 68K (seal design is bad and leaks oil only when engine is running leaving no evidence on garage floor - so check oil often!) this is a problem on many Mo's. Change my own oil and this problem was discovered 6 weeks after a change with no oil showing on the dip stick after a routine check! Now have to check weekly and looses about 1/2 quart every 3-4 weeks - with no leaks! Front left wheel bearings failed at 80,000K, problem with the rear hatch handle sticking and have to constantly lube to keep functional - probably due to salty Chicago area winters. All in all, we really like the MO, just wish the seal issue was caught on the drawing board by Nissan engineers, very nervous to keep for much longer even with the "new" extended CVT warranty 110,000 or 10 years from Nissan. We have a '97 Maxima (160,000) that still runs great with only the usual tires, brakes, oil changes and hoped the MO would be the same quality."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from nissanguy91

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I'm 17 years old and just bought my first car, a 2004 Nissan Murano, about 3 months ago. It had 44,235 miles on it. Now at 46,990 miles on it I've had to replace the muffler system and the defrost system broke. I love the exterior and interior design and all my friends love it. Its proved to be pretty reliable so far, minus those two problems. The previous owner said all she replaced in 5 years was the tires. This is an awsome car and recommend it to anyone!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from di

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have had two of these cars, The first I took to 100k miles with ) problems, Got into an accident and the engine went to the ground instead of my lap. This car honestly is flawless. The gas milage is about 21city 32 highway."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from hogg

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Features:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"We bought a 2004 Murano w/40k miles in 2007. It's the SL model with all available options so it's well equipped. We hate this car. Performance is sluggish for a big V6 and engine noise when accelerating is intolerable. Road noise is equally disturbing and the ride is hard. Handling is OK but a little sloppy. Climate control is a plus, but the front vents are aimed badly and it's slow to cool off a hot car. Visibility for the driver is poor due to high windows and body shape. Most disappointing is the sound system and integrated nav. Within a few days after purchase we realized the radio would not hold any FM station tuned in. Its static, under powered sound was awful. We tried two dealer service depts, 2 car audio stores, contacted Bose which denied it made the radio that bears its name, tried to contact Clarion per Bose's info, and searched everything we could find online for a fix, but the bottom line is nothing could be done. Replacing the entire unit would cost thousands. Finally we found a parts guy who said there is an antenna booster inthe roof that could be replacced for around $400. We did that and it helped--a little--but overall the sound is tinny and full of static. Good points: Seats are very comfortable and the rear seats recline. Gas mileage is a little better than we expected. Worst of all the loss in resale value has made this car impossible to replace. We paid $24k, the low end of retail at the time, and the high end is now around 12k. We'll be stuck with it for 5 years. I would not recommend this car to anyone. We have other Nissans that are great cars-just avoid the Murano."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Car Reviewer

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This car is top of line for cross-over vechiles. It has great control and an even better feel. The car has a great crash-test rating."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A